Product Description; Microprocessor; Main Memory (Dram) - Intel PD440FX Product Manual

Product Description

This chapter describes the features of the
PD440FX motherboard. The remaining chapters
explain how to:
•
Use the BIOS Setup program to modify the
motherboard's configuration
•
Install components like processors or
memory
•
Interpret error messages you might
encounter while running the computer
Figure 1 shows the components on the
motherboard. Figure 2 shows the back panel
connectors on the motherboard.

Microprocessor

The PD440FX motherboard supports 233 MHz
and 266 MHz Intel Pentium
™
MMX technology and 256 KB or 512 KB
secondary (L2) cache.
®
II processors with
The Pentium II processor is packaged in a
Single Edge Contact (S.E.C.) cartridge that
mounts in the Slot 1 processor connector on the
motherboard.

Main Memory (DRAM)

The motherboard supports up to 256 MB of
DRAM. DRAM is implemented through four
†
72-pin SIMM sockets. The motherboard
contains four SIMM sockets. To add memory to
the motherboard, see Chapter 3. For the
motherboard's main memory map, see
Chapter 5.
Memory error checking and correction is
supported with parity or ECC SIMMs. Parity or
ECC SIMMs are automatically detected;
however, the user must enter Setup to configure
SIMMs for either parity or ECC operation. Parity
memory will detect single-bit errors. ECC
memory will detect multi-bit errors and correct
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